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Commission narrowly backs letter of support for Short Ranch National Register nomination

Billings County Commission · April 7, 2026
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Summary

After discussion and a call for neutrality from one commissioner, the board voted 2‑1 to send a letter of support to the State Historical Preservation Office for the Short Ranch nomination to the National Register; Commissioner Klym voted nay.

The board discussed a letter from the State Historical Society about the Short Ranch nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Commissioner Steven Klym requested the board remain neutral on the nomination. Commissioner James Haag moved to send a letter of support; Commissioner Dean Rodne seconded. The motion carried with Haag and Rodne voting aye and Klym voting nay.

The minutes record the split vote but do not include the letter text; staff were directed to forward the board's letter of support to the State Historical Preservation Office.